Sisters of Mercy

Carlow Attractions
Gardens

An Gairdín Beo

What a beautiful place I discovered in the center of Carlow Town on Old Dublin Road. It is called “An Gairdín Beo” which means an Irish saying that literally translates to ”The Garden Alive”. So, An Gairdín Beo is a living garden for the Carlow community with a two-acre space. And it is located just […]

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Carlow Attractions
Convents

St Leo’s Convent of Mercy

St Leo’s Convent of Mercy is situated on Dublin Road in Carlow Town. Moreover, a leisurely stroll through the streets of Carlow Town reveals a rich ecclesiastical history. This stretches all the way back to the sixth century. When St. Croine Bheag, a female recluse, was associated with the area now known as Templecroney near […]

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